10315 20 TH ST. S.E.
LAKE STEVENS, WA 98258
(425) 334-3885
Fall 2015-2016
PRE-PRESCHOOL PROGRAM
Teacher: Judi Storch
Parent Information Package
10315 20TH ST. S.E. LAKE STEVENS, WA 98258
(425) 334-3885
Dear Parents:
Welcome to Country Dawn’s Pre-Preschool Program. I am Judi Storch and I am pleased to be the
Lead Teacher for the Pre-Preschool Program this fall, and it will be my challenge and responsibility to plan
and conduct the program. I very much enjoy helping children explore their world, and develop new skills.
I will be working with your children on a daily basis so let me tell you a little about myself. I was
born and raised in Everett. I graduated from Cascade High School in 1972. I married my husband Steve in
1979, and we moved to Snohomish in 1986 when our daughter Amy was about 3 years old. Amy is now 32
and is a graduate of Snohomish High School. After being engaged for two years was married on September
11th 2004. We are now proud grandparents of Kaitlyn Sue Mills, who was born on February 20 th 2011 to Amy
and Eric.
In 1989 I became interested in childcare and decided to pursue it as a career. I found a job at a
local childcare facility and worked in their Infant Care Program for about 1½ years. Then for the next
seven years I worked with Toddlers ranging in age from 1 to 2½ years old, and during my last year-and-ahalf there I worked as a Teacher in the Preschool Program. As you can see I have a lot of experience
working with children, and I have learned a lot about children over the years. The owners of the facility
where I worked decided to close and sell the business in 1999, so I began looking for a new job. I applied
for a position at Country Dawn in December of 1999, and I began working in the Younger Toddler Program
as a Teacher’s Assistant. Then became the lead teacher for the Older Toddler program where I worked
for 2 years. I am currently going on my 12th year with the Pre-Preschool Program.
In 2000 I completed my 20 hour STARS training, which covers health, child growth and
development, safety & child guidance. Each year following I complete 10 hours of continuing STARS
training in compliance with state requirements. I am currently certified in CPR, First Aid, and have
completed HIV/AIDS awareness and Defibrillator training requirements. All of the workshops, seminars,
and classes I have attended have helped me with the development of new ideas, and enhanced my expertise
in caring for and teaching young children.
I thoroughly enjoy working here at Country Dawn and I am excited about my new role in the
Pre-Preschool Program this fall. The Program I have planned will allow each child to learn and grow in a fun
and nurturing environment. The children will develop socially, emotionally, mentally, and physically through
play and fun-filled age-appropriate activities that also allow them to maintain their individuality and positive
self-image. I am sure that your children will learn a lot and have a great deal of fun, as will I.
If you have any questions or concerns about the Pre-Preschool Program or your child please do not
hesitate to talk with me. I am looking forward to seeing you and your children in the fall.
Sincerely,
Judith Lynn Storch
Pre-Preschool Program Teacher
10315 20TH ST. S.E. LAKE STEVENS, WA 98258
(425) 334-3885
Pre-Preschool Program
Daily Schedule
5:30 AM -------------------- Country Dawn opens.
5:30 AM – 7:30 AM --- Greeting families, Breakfast & Free Choice
7:30 AM – 8:00 AM --- Bathroom break & Diapering
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM --- Free Choice
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM --- Cleaning up & Washing hands
9:15 AM – 9:30 AM --- Snack
9:30 AM – 9:45 AM --- Bathroom break & Diapering
9:45 AM – 10:00 AM --- Circle Time
10:00 AM – 10:30 AM --- Art & Free Choice
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM --- Outside Recess (Weather Permitting) or Free Choice Inside
& Lunch preparations
11:00 AM – 11:15 AM --- Washing hands
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM --- Lunch
11:45 AM – 12:00 PM --- Bathroom break & Diapering
12:00 PM – 12:30 PM --- Cleaning up lunch & Stories
12:30 PM – 3:00 PM --- Nap
3:00 PM – 3:20 PM --- Snack
3:20 PM – 3:40 PM --- Bathroom break & Diapering
3:40 PM – 4:00 PM --- Activity time
4:00 PM – 4:45 PM --- Outside Recess (Weather Permitting) or Free Choice Inside
4:45 PM – 5:15 PM --- Table toys
5:15 PM – 5:30 PM --- Story time, Finger plays & Songs
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM --- Free play & Children going home
6:30 PM -------------------- Country Dawn Closed for the day.
Free Choice activities include: Fine motor toys, Art materials, Music instruments,
Blocks, Dramatic Play, Nature, Science, Sensory and Books.
Outside play activities include: Wooden Climbing Structure, Slides, Play Boat, Play
Houses, Push Toys (Trucks, Buses & Cars), Blocks, Water Buckets, Paint Brushes,
Balls, Bubbles & Balance Beams.
SPECIAL WEEKLY EVENTS
THURSDAY --- 10:30 AM --- 11:00 AM --- AM MORNING MOVIE
MONDAY --------10:15 AM --- 10:30 AM --- SPANISH
10315 20TH ST. S.E. LAKE STEVENS, WA 98258 (425) 334-3885
Pre-Preschool Program
September
Back to School
October
Fire Safety
Halloween
November
Pilgrims
Harvest
Thanksgiving
March
St. Patrick’s Day
Kites
Wind
April
Showers
Spring
Easter
May
December
Christmas (Presents, Trees Etc.)
Bugs
Flowers
Mother’s Day
January
June
Winter
Martin Luther King
New Year’s
February
Groundhog’s Day
Valentine’s Day
President’s Day
Fishing
Father’s Day
Sea Life
July & August
Fourth of July
Summer Fun
Beach
Fruits & Vegetables
Pre-Preschool Program
OBJECTIVES & GOALS
Social / Emotional
Play beside, and with two other children
Identify care givers by first name
Joins in group activities
Able to be attentive in a group eight to ten minutes
Become toilet trained
Can use “please” and “thank-you” when reminded.
Helps care giver put toys away
Cognitive
Listen to and follow one simple oral instruction
Able to match simple familiar shapes
Can put together simple three or four piece puzzle
Can identify two or three (primary) colors
Can count to five
Recognizes body parts, (eyes, ears, nose, arms, legs)
Uses three to four word sentences
Repeats parts of songs, rhymes, and finger plays
Knows names of three animals
Participates with help dress and undress his/her self
Plays near one other child with separate activities.
Large Muscle Coordination
Is able to throw a ball
Able to lift a cup from a table, drink from
it and return it to the table
Walks up stairs with aid (both feet on
each step)
Walks down stairs with aid (both feet on
each step)
Throws small object two feet away
Stops a rolled ball, and rolls it forward
Jumps with two feet
Claps with music
Rides toddler tricycle
Small Muscle Coordination
Paints with a large brush
Fills and empties out a container of sand
or water
Tears paper
Colors with large crayons or pencils using
long broad strokes on paper
Rolls, pounds, squeezes, clay or play dough
Can stack five blocks into a tower
Can string four large beads
Can turn pages of a book or magazine
(often two or three at a time)
Can spoon feed his (or her) self
Country Dawn provides a hands-on curriculum that includes; small group time, circle time, outside
play, free choice play, theme based arts and crafts activities. Basic academic skills; recognizing
shapes, colors, letters and numbers are incorporated throughout the day. Language and
Social/Emotional development is practiced all day; expanding the children's vocabulary, their
ability to communicate, play with peers, and follow the teacher's instruction. Country Dawn’s
curriculum follows the Early Learning Guidelines set by Washington State Department of Early
Learning. (www.del.wa.gov) Country Dawn partners with The Sno-Isle Library and monthly
receives new hardback books for our classrooms. Once a week our Pre-Preschool class has a
Spanish lesson, where they are introduced to basic Spanish words and phrases; greetings,
numbers, colors and theme based words for example. Country Dawn offers HappyFeet
(www.seattlehappyfeet.com), a weekly extra-curricular soccer fitness program to our PrePreschool class. HappyFeet is a professionally developed child fitness soccer program based on 25
years of youth coaching experience. HappyFeet programs are great fun and age-appropriate. CDC
Assessments are provided to families each fall and spring. Teacher Parent Conferences start in
the Preschool Classrooms, however a conference is provided to any of our families when
requested. Country Dawn also participates in Early Achievers, which is Washington’s Quality
Rating and Improvement System.
10315 20TH ST. S.E. LAKE STEVENS, WA 98258 (425) 334-3885
Pre-Preschool Questionnaire
Please help us know your child better.
Child’s full Name:
Date of birth:
Child’s Nick Name(s):
Parent/Guardian Name:
Parent/Guardian Name:
Sibling’s (Names, Nick names, and ages):
Foods your child prefers:
Foods, and / or beverages, you would prefer you child did NOT have:
Allergies or sensitivities to food, insects, animals, medications, etc.:
Your child’s favorite toy or toys at home are;
Please list any security objects such as blanket, stuffed animal or other security objects you child may have, and
please indicate what your child calls these objects.
Does your child use a bottle?
List any activities you especially enjoy with your child.
Please describe your child’s schedule when not at Country Dawn.
If there is any additional information you would like to share with us that we did not specifically ask for please do.
This may include any specific goals you may have for your child. You may use the back of this form if necessary.
10315 20TH ST. S.E. LAKE STEVENS, WA 98258 (425) 334-3885
Pre-Preschool Program ... Daily Report
This report is filled out daily.
Child’s Name (First & Last):
Date:
Potty Breaks
 Bowel Movement.  Refused to go.  Tried to go.  Went.  Was wet.  Was dry. ... Time (
 Bowel Movement.  Refused to go.  Tried to go.  Went.  Was wet.  Was dry. ... Time (
 Bowel Movement.  Refused to go.  Tried to go.  Went.  Was wet.  Was dry. ... Time (
 Bowel Movement.  Refused to go.  Tried to go.  Went.  Was wet.  Was dry. ... Time (
 Bowel Movement.  Refused to go.  Tried to go.  Went.  Was wet.  Was dry. ... Time (
 Bowel Movement.  Refused to go.  Tried to go.  Went.  Was wet.  Was dry. ... Time (
 Bowel Movement.  Refused to go.  Tried to go.  Went.  Was wet.  Was dry. ... Time (
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AM Snack
At snack he/she ate,  nothing.  a little.  about half the snack.  almost everything.  everything in the snack.
Lunch
At lunch he/she ate,  nothing.  a little.  about half the lunch.  almost everything.  everything in the lunch.
PM Snack
At snack he/she ate,  nothing.  a little.  about half the snack.  almost everything.  everything in the snack.
Nap Time:
He / She was asleep from, _____________________ to ________________________.
(time)
(time)
Special Activities
Morning: ___________________________________________________
Afternoon: __________________________________________________
During Circle Time we did:
 Month  Days of Week  Date  Counting  Weather  ABC’s  Shapes  Colors
 Flash Cards  Story Time  Songs  1 through 10 in Spanish
Comments:
(Additional comments may be listed on back of this form.)
With love,